Full of Joy Yoga

Yoga for Children. Joy for Life

  • About
    • The Story of Full of Joy Yoga
    • Our Teachers
    • Benefits
    • FAQ
    • FOJY Partners
  • Book
  • Kids
    • Preschool Yoga Classes
    • Birthday Parties & Special Events
    • Private Classes
  • Teachers
    • Upcoming Trainings, Workshops, Webinars
    • 20 hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training
    • Teacher Tools
  • Community
    • IRIS – Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services
    • United We Om
    • In the Press
    • Mindfulness Month: Yoga for Kids & Families
  • Mindful Yoga Breaks®
  • Merch
    • Books and Cards
    • Lesson Plans
    • Peace Corner & Teaching Props
    • Online Videos
    • Workshops
  • Blog
  •  

October 2, 2015

Yoga with Tweens

I will be the first to admit that this age group used to scare me a bit. Not because I didn’t know how to teach them, but because I know how important it is to be teaching this age group. While yoga with the little ones is pretty much all fun and play, this age group is so impressionable. They have opinions, thoughts, views on everything and what I say and do with them will make a huge impact. They are self-conscious, shy, outspoken, obnoxious and thoughtful. It’s an age group I’ve started diving into full force as opportunities to teach these kids keep coming up. It’s like I’m supposed to be teaching this population because there are so many eager tweens asking for it!  The age range I teach is a little wider then some tween classes you may find- my classes range from 7-12yrs with most kids falling… Read More »

Article by Lani Rosen / Ahimsa, breathing exercises, childrens yoga, Kids Yoga Fun, Lessons, mantras, meditation, mindfulness, props, sun salutation, yoga for kids / Ahimsa, kids yoga, mindfulness, mindfulness with kids, mindfulness with tweens, sanscrit, tween yoga, yoga with kids, yoga with tweens Leave a Comment

May 1, 2015

Birthday Yoga!

This week was my birthday and I had to teach a bit so I figured I may as well have fun with it. I made the classes about my birthday which made me happy, was super sweet and the kids really liked it. I did this with my 20 min and 30 min Pre-k and Kindergarten classes.  1) Sun Warmup: We start the class using our suns to warm up our bodies. It is fun to explain to the kids about how the Earth circles the sun every 365 days which is a full year until it is your birthday again! It’s such a cool concept to teach and the kids really enjoy learning that. 2) Butterfly Pose: Next it’s time to make a birthday cake. We bring our toes to kiss to make our bowl. Each child has a chance to add an ingredient to the mix. We take our… Read More »

Article by Lani Rosen / birthday yoga, childrens yoga, full of joy yoga, Kids Yoga, kids yoga classes, Lessons, meditation, next generation yoga, preschoolers, sun breath, sun salutation, yoga, yoga for children Leave a Comment

December 7, 2010

Warm up the Winter with Sun Salutations

Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) are a great way to warm yourself up as it gets colder out.This is a great one to do with kids!  I love to start with a paper sun and warm up our body parts before we begin. 1. Start in mountain with hands at your heart in Namaste      2. Reach arms up overhead with a big deep breath 3. Exhale and bend forward to touch your toes  4. Place hands on the floor and step back into your downward dog (don’t forget to wag your tail!)  5. Lower just your bottom and hold in plank pose  6. Bring your body to the floor and push up into cobra snake (hisssssss) 7. Push back up into plank 8. Stick your tail back up in the air for your downward dog 9. Jump your feet to your hands 10. Reach arms up overhead with a… Read More »

Article by Lani Rosen / downward dog, Lessons, mountain pose, sun salutation, warm, winter Leave a Comment

FOJY Resources

Teacher Trainings
Mindful Yoga Breaks
Community
FOJY Blog

Good to Know

  • Contact
  • Information
  • Privacy Policy
  • Become a FOJY Warrior
  • Registration and Waiver Form

Yoga Alliance

yoga alliance, yoga badges

Keep in Touch

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Copyright © Full of Joy Yoga 2019. All Rights Reserved.
Developed by Renaissance Web Solutions